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Interpretation and Translation Services for NHS NW London

NHS NORTH WEST LONDON

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04 Aug 2022 at 05:46

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North West London is looking to procure Interpretation and Translation Services through a limited tender process, which is currently at the award stage. The successful candidate for this contract will provide services starting from 1st July 2022, with an initial duration of three years and a potential two-year extension. This contract, which is classified under the services industry and specifically focuses on interpretation services, covers eight locations in North West London. Key datasets include a completion status outlined on 4th August 2022, with a total valid bid value of £5,929,450.35.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in interpretation and translation services, particularly those capable of delivering a range of communication methods such as telephone, video, and face-to-face interpretation, including British Sign Language (BSL). Companies that are adaptable and can provide high-quality services tailored to diverse needs would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the contract's backing by an established public body, firms with experience in government contracts and a proven record of service delivery in the health sector could benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Interpretation and Translation Services for NHS NW London

Notice Description

Direct award via the NHS SBS Interpretation and Translation Services framework, Lot 6 (SBS/21/NL/ZWV/10127).<br/><br/>Contract term: Starting 1st July 2022. Three (3) years with the option extend by two (2) years for translation services across eight (8) North West London.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award via the NHS SBS Interpretation and Translation Services framework, Lot 6 (SBS/21/NL/ZWV/10127).

Contract term: Starting 1st July 2022. Three (3) years with the option extend by two (2) years for translation services across eight (8) North West London.

Lot 6 - One Stop Shop
The Service Provider will arrange for the provision of a high quality and professional communication service which includes;
-Telephone Interpretation;
-Video Interpretation (Spoken & BSL);
-Face to Face (spoken) interpretation (preference to encourage telephone or video interpretation in first
instance. NHS NW London will monitor and review by exception requests by practices if face to face requests are
exceptionally higher or lower than borough trends)
-British Sign Language (BSL); and
-Document Translation

Call off via Direct Award.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via direct award through an existing framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0358be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021344-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH WEST LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsnwlccg.contracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5JD
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SILENT SOUNDS COMMUNICATIONS

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